Attitude 31CRSG

[Dwight45]

Anyone have this 5th wheel? We've been looking at this one pretty closely. We're also considering the 28 and 32 AKLG models. The bedroom slide is the reason for looking at the 31CRSG. I have my salesman working on quotes for all three but thought maybe someone on here has some good advice/experiance.

Thanks
Dwight

[stsmark]

The PDI went smoothly, we spent a day getting to know it and loading everything, then they jumped on things as we found them.
I have heard nothing but good about dealing with Attitude at the factory.

[Dwight45]

Yep, I'm planning a long trip home! Best actually had the best prices I've found. Even if I can leverage the guys in CO I may still go to the factory to pick it up, if they will let me. Ther're talking $1500 shipping to Co (who really knows). Did you have major issues on the PDI?

Dwight

[stsmark]

Having purchased a Fuzion from Best, I'd be hesitant to travel purchase from them for this reason, they would not allow me to leave the unit to clear PDI issues. The owner insisted that I had to have an appointment first! This after they pleaded for me to give them the check so they could deposit it on a Saturday!

You have right idea to just use them as pricing tool, Toy Hauler Liquidators seems much more dialed when I've gone there. You might consider a Cyclone 2812 which they have, ours was great. Just sold it over the weekend, these long distance pickups can be fun. We ordered the Cyclone from Holman's and took a month on the way home via Black Hills and Yellowstone. Best of luck with your hunt.

[mapguy]

Make sure you get a price through Major RV in Hersperia, CA. If willing to travel to purchase.
http://www.majorrv.com/m_showroom_results.asp?category=83&mfg=3235

[Arch_Stanton]

Toy Hauler Liquidators also has a store in Rocklin, California, east of Sacramento.
That is where we bought our 32AKLG. Very easy to deal with. I am too old and don't play well with salesmen, and we had a good experience.

[mhamershock]

Dwight45 wrote:
Has anyone done business with Toyhauler Liquidators? The have good prices also, like I said earlier a trip to CA is no biggie. Keep the info coming guys, the more I know the better it is!

Dwight

That's where I bought my 27CBG. Easy to deal with, great price. I do my own service when needed (minimal in 12k miles). I read too many bad things about Best RV Sales and Service depts to buy there. Best RV is a great place to shop with so many on the lot though. See Grins in Gilroy another good NorCal sales shop - plus they have indoor showroom so no lot rot.

Mike

[Dwight45]

I talked to Eclipse about owning one of their trailers and not having a dealer close. I do have a local RV repair shop that I've had a longtime relationship with and they will do any service work on it. Eclipse said they would have to approve any warranty work but assured me that wouldn't be a problem. Soooo-- obviously I'm taking a chance on Eclipse. A friend with the 28SAG? side aisle, is happy with his except he now wishes he had the roadside slide.
I've noticied that Best has some good pricing and I'll use them as leverage in dealing with the CO guys. Has anyone done business with Toyhauler Liquidators? The have good prices also, like I said earlier a trip to CA is no biggie. Keep the info coming guys, the more I know the better it is!

Dwight

[Bakersfield]

Quote: For reference, If you want to get an idea of some of the best pricing out there on Attitudes check out Best RV http://www.bestrv.com/
I agree the further you go away from California the less dealers/competition and therefore not as good pricing. "

Eclipse holds all their dealers to a minimum advertise price index, and limits what they can sell the units for over the internet. When we purchased ours, Best RV Internet price was $3,000 below our local dealer's so-called cost. As it turns out, there is huge markup In these units and Best RV purchases a large volume (sometimes an entire production run) and is more motivated to turn and burn. Good luck with any repairs or customer service (see other threads for info). But if you don't plan on them fixing it anyways, go for it.

[N-Trouble]

Dwight45 wrote:
I just got the price quotes back from my sales person. Not very competitive. I'm in KS so we don't have any dealers here, working with one in CO. About 16 - 17% off of MSRP with nearly all of the options.
I'm dissapointed that these haulers don't have 12 volt access. We like to run a fan in the bedroom so 12 volts is a must have if we aren't in a campground.
My buddy has the 28 SAG and they didn't get the refrigerator drain line hooked up but he managed to get it fixed himself.

The 32AKLG is pretty high on my list but the missus really likes the bedroom slide out. If we can't get the prices down the 32 or 28 will probably be what we end up with.

I may have to go to California to get one at a decent price, seems funny saying that!!

Dwight

For reference, If you want to get an idea of some of the best pricing out there on Attitudes check out Best RV http://www.bestrv.com/

I agree the further you go away from California the less dealers/competition and therefore not as good pricing.

[Bakersfield]

N-Trouble wrote:
Let us know what you end up going with and post up some pics.

... you don't have to worry about crosswinds blowing out the pilot light when going down the road which has happened to me on a couple of occasions with my current TH.

Our freg is mounted on the side, and we have never had an issue (it has an automatic re-lighter). However, I had a Lance Truck Camper and the Atwater Water Heater toasted the side of camper while driving (wind claim in and made a blow torch from the exhaust. Lance claimed it was Atwater; Atwater calmed it was Lance. Needless to say, I now turn all gas devices off at the tank before heading down the road.

[Bakersfield]

We have the 28' AKLG with the rear slide and are very happy with it. We did our research, toured the factory, went to the Pomona RV Show, met the owner and the factory service people. (Side note: While at the Pomona Show, Mark Warmoth formally with Weekend Warrior was debuting his new Extreme Warrior Line, and I asked his opinion as well). Surprisingly, Mark said Eclipse made a good product. WW was ground zero for the mass produced toyhaulers, and some of folks left and started Eclipse. I also visited MVP's factory before they went out of business. Finally, we pulled the trigger based on the floor plan/ price point and never looked back.

Unfortunately, there have been issues, but Chris Morris in customer service has always taken care of us. It always amazes me that anything works and is still attached after traveling down I-5 (equivalent to 10.0 earthquake on the Richter scale).

[Dwight45]

I just got the price quotes back from my sales person. Not very competitive. I'm in KS so we don't have any dealers here, working with one in CO. About 16 - 17% off of MSRP with nearly all of the options.
I'm dissapointed that these haulers don't have 12 volt access. We like to run a fan in the bedroom so 12 volts is a must have if we aren't in a campground.
My buddy has the 28 SAG and they didn't get the refrigerator drain line hooked up but he managed to get it fixed himself.

The 32AKLG is pretty high on my list but the missus really likes the bedroom slide out. If we can't get the prices down the 32 or 28 will probably be what we end up with.

I may have to go to California to get one at a decent price, seems funny saying that!!

Dwight

[Arch_Stanton]

The one I looked at didn't seem to have an access panel, it appeared to me that the fridge would have to be slid out to work on it. I turned and said something to the sales guy and he just nodded, I didn't investigate any further so you are probably right. I escorted the wife out at that point. LOL
In all my years of RV'ing I've never had a pilot go out while driving, but I've had the orifice plug up, the electronic board die, etc. on various fridges and I like easy access.
My wife liked the kitchen layout in the AKLG better anyway, different strokes for different folks as they say. It seems most of us with these newer Eclipse trailers are pretty happy with them. The only thing I have added are a few 12v access points, one in the kitchen area and one on either side of the bed. Mine came with none. The factory stereo is a joke, but I didn't have any expectations in that dept.

[N-Trouble]

Let us know what you end up going with and post up some pics.

Arch, on the SAG model the backside of the fridge is accessed through the bathroom. Should be no different than an outside access door and you don't have to worry about crosswinds blowing out the pilot light when going down the road which has happened to me on a couple of occasions with my current TH.